Serves 8-10
Mocha Breakfast Rolls
Ingredients
Dough:
3 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
3 large eggs
1 stick butter
Filling:
¼ cup butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon very strong brewed coffee
3 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
Glaze:
1 stick softened butter
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons very strong brewed coffee
3 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
Preparation
For the dough:
In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm milk, butter, and sugar until butter is melted. Cool slightly and pour into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add yeast and let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs and mix for 1 minute. Add flour and salt and mix (knead) for 5 minutes until a soft dough forms. Transfer to a large, greased bowl and cover with a towel, let rise for 30-45 minutes. Dough may be refrigerated overnight.
For the filling:
In a medium bowl, add butter, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and coffee. Mix until smooth. Set aside.
To assemble:
On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 15”x22” rectangle, about 1/8” thick. Spread the filling over the surface, leaving ½ inch all around. Sprinkle the chopped chocolate over the filling. Roll the dough toward you. Using a very sharp knife, cut roll into 8-10 equal pieces. Transfer rolls to a buttered baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Cover with a towel and rest 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350. Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
For the glaze:
In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, powdered sugar, coffee and cream until smooth. Pour over warm rolls and serve with – of course – coffee!